Item
Identifier:
2022_16_15_005
Repository
Repository Web Site
https://www.ufv.ca/sasi/
Repository Identifier
Gurmel S Narang Narrative
Date
November 22 2014;Date(s) of creation
Extent
3 p. of textual records
Format
textual record
Description
Gurmel Singh Narang's narrative discusses his immigration to Canada, working in sawmills, operating a forklift, and his marriage. Narang also discusses his retirement in 2001 when he developed arthritis. He further mentions his wages, the people he worked with in the sawmill, and racism he faced.
Location
Canada;British Columbia;Merritt
Language
English
Rights Statement
In copyright
Subject Headings - SACDA
Sikh men;South Asian Canadian sawmill workers
Subject Headings - Library of Congress
Sikhs [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85122444];South Asians [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85125544];Lumber trade [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85078814];Sawmill workers [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85117788];Timber [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85135386];Racism [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85110266];Wages [http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85144526]
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